94th Aero Squadron

There are more than 1,000 arrivals and departures each day at the Van Nuys airport—and you can watch all of them with a cocktail in hand at the adjacent 94th Aero Squadron, a restaurant specializing in all-American fare (think steaks and seafood platters). Sip on a mojito as you watch small planes land from the restaurant's patio, complete with fire pit to keep you warm on valley nights. There's also a banquet hall frequently used for weddings—because there's no better place to say "I do" than by an airport runway.